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R966 TWR

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,695 mi
Last recorded31,695 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 TWR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 31,695 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

advise front screen cracked outside of swept area

advise general underbody corrosion

strong advise rear antirollbar links bushes worn

Fail 12 May 2009 115,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

advise front screen cracked outside of swept area

advise general underbody corrosion

strong advise rear antirollbar links bushes worn

Pass 6 May 2008 107,055 miles

advise fronjt diff causing vibration through steering

advise front screen chipped zone b and crackeed outside swept area

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

advise rear antirollbar link bushes worn

strong advise handbrake almost at end of ttravel travel and effort low

strong advise n/s/f tyre on the limit at time of test

Pass 16 May 2007 99,762 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 99,762 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S/R seatbelt just starting to fray

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering UJ rubber boot split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 90,722 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?

Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
4,557
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,568
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,403
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,515
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,513
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,251
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R966 TWR is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 92,272 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Explorer fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R966 TWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Explorer typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R966 TWR registered?

R966 TWR is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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